• I Got Nothin'.. Absolutely NOTHING

    "Thanks to our wonderful President and Government, I was NOT eligible for the money! I've worked hard all my life, but on July 1, 2006 I had a stroke and can no longer work. So, while I wait the 2-3 YEARS for my Social Security Disability appeal to come thru, I have to sit on Social Services (aka WELFARE). Wanna know how much I get? $155 food stamps, $230 cash (doesn't even cover 1/2 the mortgage pay't), and they pay the gas and electric bills. And, of course, when (hopefully) I DO finally get the SSD benefits, this all gets paid back, but I still get SCREWED by our Gov't out of the incentive $. I haven't had a new pair of underwear in over 2 years! Frankly, its getting to the point of All my clothes won't be wearable soon... maybe when I show up at the Welare Office naked someone MIGHT just try helping me more!!"

    Karen Delphard, 50, I used to be a legal assistant til I had a stroke, now I'm disabled
    Buffalo, NY

    21st Jul 2008 in Other | Discuss (26) |

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  • Enable yourself lady! If they denied your application they think your fit enough to work. If you can use the computer do customer service from home or operate a website using your knowledge and google ads to bring in some revenue for you. In my town there is a blind reporter and in our state a blind lawyer. I know tons of people who had strokes and while they couldn't do their old job they can do a job. A lot of people who don't get food or utilities or cash didn't get a check either. My Dad works 90 hours a week and was not eligible. Pull your bootstraps up and get going.

    Posted by: Enable Yourself Jul 21st, 13:15

  • You can use a computer to write on web sites you can use one to make money. You can't fit into your old clothes anymore because you're getting fat sitting in front of the computer all day. Even people in wheelchairs can get a workout and have jobs. Pull your own wieght, and from the looks of it, you have some catching up to do!

    Posted by: You're what's wrong with USA Jul 21st, 14:31

  • Only you know our situation, and I am sorry from the bottom of my heart for everything you've lost, and I truly hope things improve for you, bit by bit.

    Posted by: Sympathy Jul 21st, 20:26

  • You not being able to buy new underwear has nothing to do with the President at all. They don't cost that much and I'm sure you have a Good Will or Salvation Army, where you live and you can get some clothes for really cheap. One of our Thrift shops around here always has $1.00 Wednesday's where everything is a dollar. If I needed to I would shop there and make do. Hey, you said you're disabled and can't work, right? Then who cares what your clothes look like if all you're "able" to do is sit at home?

    Posted by: Whatever Jul 23rd, 09:47

  • You worked hard your whole life and in a really impressive field & now you are stricken. God bless you. God bless those with hard hearts too. I'm so sorry for the hate mail I just read. Those who have a working body do not know what others endure. Yes there are blind, deaf and even dismembered out there working and it's due in part to wonderful state assistance for programs giving them educations as well as job assistance unlike what you might qualify for. It's unfortunate one has to be blind or deaf or dismembered to get that kind of help. I'm glad you're getting some financial help. Try to find some answers through prayer and people with generosity of spirit. Seek out the answers...they will come. I recommend Anthony Robbins books...support groups, church, friends and family and not necessarily in that order! Anthony Robbins shares positive messages teaching us what we are capable of when life seems impossible. He can help you change your life. Trust me...he's good. You're too young at only 50 to settle for this situation and have many years ahead of you. What a great life you have led in the field you worked. I don't know your disability rating, but I'm praying for you that you find your answers. Pray for help, guidance and answers and they will come. Did you ever consider advertising on Craig's List for room mates to help with your mortgage? You must be careful though..be selective. Also..perhaps you can meet others like yourself to find answers together. Always try to think positive though when surrounded by others with hardships...you might all have to vent a little here and there, but try to focus on finding the answers. That is always time well spent. I think it's only something like $14.00 to run a background check on any potential applicants for a room mate through your local police department so be sure you get decent people. Don't be afraid to say no to anyone questionable. This could really help with income till you could find other answers? Perhaps there are programs for training in a new field..again..if it is possible for you to work and again..if you qualify for such help? God be with you and I will pray for you. You have a brilliance in your eyes and look like a very nice person. You be strong. I work hard at trying to find my own answers in life and I wish I had more answers for you, but hopefully others will develop more understanding for the struggles disabled people go through. Just remember ...others cannot "see" your pain and disability. I don't know why, but people seem to be resentful if they're working and you are not. I worry about their lack of generosity of spirit and will pray they never have to know what it's like to be in your shoes. It's hard to get hired with permanent disabilities and being older isn't it? I hope this message brings you validation and comfort for many of us understanding your situation. God bless you.

    Posted by: Annie Jul 23rd, 15:25

  • Hey, 'You're What's Wrong with the USA" you write:

    "You can use a computer to write on web sites you can use one to make money. You can't fit into your old clothes anymore because you're getting fat sitting in front of the computer all day."

    Which is it? Should she use the computer to make money, but wait, you claim sitting in front of the computer all day makes you fat?

    You in your infantile wisdom come here putting someone down and contradict yourself? You PIECE OF GARBAGE of a Human Being without Compassion! HEY, YOU ARE WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE USA.

    To the Karen in Buffalo, I wish you better health and that things turn around.

    Just an FYI, the owner of this Web site should be monitoring posts and deleting the cruel ones, nope, instead, publicity is getting the site its worthless 15 minutes of fame!

    Posted by: An Author Here Jul 24th, 05:57

  • Watch how much you 'complain' on here about the economy and the worth of the dollar.....I understand your hardships and I wish you the best. However, there are several idiots on here who want to make others feel worthless because they dont make enough to have a "positive net worth". I am sorry about your physical problems and hope that you can find a job where you can work from home. Although the job market isnt great either, I am sure people will argue that point too.
    These people who want to rip up on those of us who are struggling to get by are in fact WHAT IS WRONG WITH AMERICA.

    Posted by: Alicia Ferrari Jul 24th, 05:59

  • Well said, Alicia, Author, and Annie . . . must be something about those A's! Glad to know there are still a few compassionate, caring people out there. It gets disheartening reading these comments sometimes. Karen, I wish you all the best for now and the future. I hope that everything in your life will work out to your advantage. A door may have closed, but a window opened somewhere . . . take care!

    Posted by: JP Jul 24th, 14:39

  • you can't afford new underwear, but you CAN afford internet connection?

    interesting.

    maybe you are using your welfare checks for the wrong things.

    Posted by: anon Jul 28th, 11:58

  • Check with your local Dept of Rehab. Maybe they can help. You're in a fairly large town (I think)...check around on the Net and see if there's a support group for the disabled, like an Able Disabled advocate that will help you out for free. I've been where you are, and things will work out...Cheers!

    Posted by: Maddie Jul 29th, 14:44

  • I suggest you checkout freecycle.org and sharingisgiving.org. They have local chapters all over and perhaps some one else's items may be a help to you. As has been said if you have an internet connection you have the ability to make money , start looking for those ways. Good Luck

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